- The Oyster plant, botanically known as the Tradescantia spathacea, is a unique real live evergreen houseplant with attractive elongated green leaves with a purple underside. This fast growing low maintenance Indoor is different from other Tradescantias as it has an upright growing habit, rather than trailing.
- This Southern Mexico, Belize and Guatemala native houseplant will add a tropical touch to any interior décor providing air purifying properties through its leaves. This humidity loving plant is perfect for displaying in a kitchen or bathroom and can grow to a height of 30cm.
- This Tradescantia grows best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can lead to leaf scorch. Too much low light conditions can cause the growth to be very leggy and can reduce the attractive purple tones.
- This easy to grow Indoor isnt too demanding making it perfect for beginners and only requires watering when the top couple of inches of soil are dry to the touch. Water liberally from Spring to Autumn and reduce throughout the colder months. Giving the leaves a misting occasionally will also help increase its humidity levels.
- Please note: the decorative pot shown in the images is for illustration purposes only and is not included with the plant.
Plant genus Tradescantia
Common Name Oyster Plant
Plant type Indoor Plant
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Tropical
Soil acidity Neutral
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green, Purple
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use No
Light Required Bright In-direct sunlight
Watering Water when the top few centimetres of compost begin to dry, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Do not leave the plant sitting in standing water, as consistently wet roots can lead to rot. Growth slows in winter, so reduce watering frequency during cooler, darker months.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in bright, indirect light, ideally at around 18-26°C, away from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes. Use a good-quality, well-drained houseplant compost and make sure excess water can drain freely from the pot. Most houseplants perform best with moderate humidity and should be kept away from strong radiator heat.
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- The Oyster plant, botanically known as the Tradescantia spathacea, is a unique real live evergreen houseplant with attractive elongated green leaves with a purple underside. This fast growing low maintenance Indoor is different from other Tradescantias as it has an upright growing habit, rather than trailing.
- This Southern Mexico, Belize and Guatemala native houseplant will add a tropical touch to any interior décor providing air purifying properties through its leaves. This humidity loving plant is perfect for displaying in a kitchen or bathroom and can grow to a height of 30cm.
- This Tradescantia grows best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can lead to leaf scorch. Too much low light conditions can cause the growth to be very leggy and can reduce the attractive purple tones.
- This easy to grow Indoor isnt too demanding making it perfect for beginners and only requires watering when the top couple of inches of soil are dry to the touch. Water liberally from Spring to Autumn and reduce throughout the colder months. Giving the leaves a misting occasionally will also help increase its humidity levels.
- Please note: the decorative pot shown in the images is for illustration purposes only and is not included with the plant.
Plant genus Tradescantia
Common Name Oyster Plant
Plant type Indoor Plant
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Tropical
Soil acidity Neutral
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green, Purple
Growth Rate Fast
Edible Use No
Light Required Bright In-direct sunlight
Watering Water when the top few centimetres of compost begin to dry, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Do not leave the plant sitting in standing water, as consistently wet roots can lead to rot. Growth slows in winter, so reduce watering frequency during cooler, darker months.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in bright, indirect light, ideally at around 18-26°C, away from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes. Use a good-quality, well-drained houseplant compost and make sure excess water can drain freely from the pot. Most houseplants perform best with moderate humidity and should be kept away from strong radiator heat.
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Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
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